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#2179 of 2,228 schools in WA
Discovery Virtual School
School · Clarkston School District · Clarkston, WA
A Clarkston School District school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 70, Clarkston, WA 99403
- Math 13% vs WA 40% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Discovery Virtual School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 46 points since 2022, to 23% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (2024 SBA) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Discovery Virtual School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,014/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clarkston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,424
Median home value
$283,800
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Northwest Children's HomePrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 1–12 | 1.8 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Region 2 Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.8 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Northwest Childrens Home Educ CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 1–12 | 2.0 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clarkston School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,653NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Virtual School is listed in Clarkston School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Virtual School
Discovery Virtual School is a public school in Clarkston, WA, part of Clarkston School District, serving approximately 56 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 56:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,179 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Virtual School
What grades does Discovery Virtual School serve?
Discovery Virtual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Discovery Virtual School?
Discovery Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Virtual School is 56:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Virtual School rank in WA?
Discovery Virtual School ranks #2,179 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Discovery Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Virtual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Discovery Virtual School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Virtual School has 13% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Discovery Virtual School a charter school?
No, Discovery Virtual School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery Virtual School a Title I school?
No, Discovery Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Virtual School?
35.7% of students at Discovery Virtual School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 56:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Asotin County
- Phone
- (509) 769-5534
- Area population (ZIP 99403)
- 20,483
- Area median age
- 45.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99403; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 SBA, multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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